Call for Proposals: Inscribed Christian Culture(s) (4th – early 6th centuries)
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12. Oktober 2026
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Call for papers
Inscribed Christian Culture(s) (4th – early 6th centuries)
in collaboration of Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universität Wien, HU Berlin and Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften (BBAW)
Berlin, 21–23 April 2027
Submission Deadline: 18 October 2026
The colloqium will be dedicated to the study of “Inscribed Christian Culture(s) (4th – early 6th centuries)”. The contributions should focus on the inscribed space of churches (walls, floors, inscribed larger and smaller objects and monuments in churches like altars, baptisteries), including inscriptions outside, over or / next to the entrance of churches.
We aim to explore to what extent the selection of epigraphic texts reflected the intellectual, societal, communal, theological, religious mindset(s) of the time, the region, the individual bishop etc., and how these practices may have contributed to the choice of words as well to the choice where and how these texts were inscribed.
We are particularly interested in the spatial relationships (which, in terms of agency, can take on a life of their own), the individuals and groups involved, and the textual strategies underlying the inscriptions.
Papers can be presented in English, French, Italian, Spanish or German.
We will be able to provide some financial support to early-career researchers. This support could include coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, subject to availability of funds and specific eligibility criteria. Further details regarding the application process and selection criteria will be made available in due course.
Proposals (250–500 words), along with a short bio, should be sent to horster@uni-mainz.de by 18 October 2026.
Accepted authors will be notified by 15 November 2026.
Organization
Marietta Horster, Mainz, Ute Verstegen, Erlangen-Nürnberg and Philipp Pilhofer, Wien
Contact
horster@uni-mainz.de
The complete Call for Papers can be found here as PDF-Donwload.
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